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As both an early disciple of and influence on Freud, Wilhelm Stekel
enjoyed a unique position within the analytic movement. More
recently, he has been notable more for his ostracism from Freud's
sphere and little else. The Self-Marginalization of Wilhelm Stekel
brings a fresh perspective on Stekel, revealing the complex,
symbiotic bond between mentor and follower in its many social,
interpersonal, and psychological forms. In addition to shedding
light on a famous outsider, this biography is set in a dual context
of the formative years of psychoanalysis and Freud's relationships
with his colleagues: comparisons and contrasts abound with Adler,
Jung, and other, revered exiles from Freudian circles. At the same
time, each chapter defines and identifies a particular aspect of
the marginalization process, including self-marginalization, the
relationship of marginals to the mainstream, and the value of
marginalization in the construction of identity. psychoanalysis; an
informed re-thinking of Stekel's contributions as theorist and
clinician; a new view of marginalization as differentiated from
similar social phenomena; previously unpublished correspondence
between Freud and Stekel; a new translation of Stekel's 1926 essay,
On the History of the Analytical Movement. The Self-Marginalization
of Wilhelm Stekel peels back layers of history to create a singular
addition to our knowledge of the origins of psychoanalysis.
Psychologists, social scientists, and readers interested in the
history of science will find this book an illuminating glimpse into
the lives and legacies of the first psychoanalysts.
The Self-Marginalization of Wilhelm Stekel reveals the complex
symbiotic bond between Stekel and Sigmund Freud in its many social
and psychological aspects. This biography also explores the dual
context of the formative years of psychoanalysis, and Freud's
relationships with his colleagues. Each chapter examines an aspect
of social marginalization, including self-marginalization, the
relationship of marginals to the mainstream, and the value of
marginalization in the construction of identity. Includes
unpublished
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